Distinctive Collection (#10)

TIGER LILY
The distinctive flowers of the Tiger Lily (Lilium Tigrinum). Date: 1930s

Red Telephone Boxes
Two of the distinctive British red telephone boxes. Date: 1978

Montafon Women, Austria
Women of the Montafon (Muntafu) Valley, Austria, wearing their traditional costumes with distinctive black busby-like hats. Date: 1930s

SHAP ABBEY
Shap Abbey, Cumbria, England, is a rare Premonstratensian house, in a rather bleak setting. Its most distinctive surviving feature is its huge West Tower. Date: founded circa 1200

Sentry Duty
A Royal Guardsman, wearing the distinctive busby hat and red uniform, standing beside his sentry box, London. Date: 1960s

London Trolley Bus

Italian Bersaglieri soldiers, Palestine, WW1
Italian Bersaglieri (light infantry) soldiers with their distinctive headgear, practising their attack in Palestine during the First World War. Date: October 1917

Italian Bersaglieri soldiers, WW1
Italian Bersaglieri (light infantry) soldiers in their distinctive headgear during the First World War. 1914-1918

Black cottonwood tree in evergreen forest. Black cottonwood tree (Populus balsalmifera) with autumnal foliage amongst mature lodgepole pine trees (Pinus contorta var. latifolia)

Arcade murals depicting religious figures, Church of the Nativity, Rila Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestled in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria, Europe

Courtyard, dormitories and Church of the Nativity, Rila Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestled in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria, Europe

Courtyard and Church of the Nativity, Rila Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestled in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria, Europe

Courtyard, Church of the Nativity and Hrelyos Tower, Rila Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestled in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria, Europe

Saxifraga Longifolia, often called the King of Saxifrages, a Pyrenean plant of the Saxifragaceae family (commonly known as saxifrages or stone breakers because of their ability to grow in the cracks)

Ta Prohm temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
View of Ta Prohm (Ancestor Brahma) Khmer Buddhist temple at Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was built in the Bayon style in the late 12th and early 13th centuries

Entrance to Ta Prohm temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Entrance to the Ta Prohm (Ancestor Brahma) Khmer Buddhist temple at Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was built in the Bayon style in the late 12th and early 13th centuries

Women of the Ouled-Nails resting, Algeria
Women of the Ouled-Nails resting and drinking tea. Women from the tribe of Ouled Nail in Southern Algeria in their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing

St Nicholas Church, Berlin, Germany
St Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche), Berlin, Germany, distinctive for its twin steeples. Seen here with an old signboard in the foreground

View of Tower Bridge from the Thames
A view from the middle of the River Thames looking west toward Tower Bridge, London. Watercolour sketch by Raymond Sheppard

Turkish Mother and young child
Turkish Social Scene Photographic Postcard set (4 of 5). Turkish Mother (from Eastern Turkey) and her young child. The face of the child shows the distinctive Eastern facial morphology of a people

Panoramic view of the Port of Chicago
Spectacular panoramic view of the lakeside Port of Chicago in 1902, showing the distinctive skyline and the huge sets of railway wagons in the foreground

Ouled-Nahils, Algeria - Southern Algerian Woman
Woman from the tribe of Ouled Nail in Southern Algeria in their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing

Sweetness of Doing Nothing
Il dolce far niente... In Italian, it means " the sweetness of doing nothing"... She is likely a woman from the tribe of Ouled Nail in Southern Algeria in their very distinctive

Temple in Mandu
A wonderful photograph of a Temple in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh Province, India. The distinctive pointed arches frame the late afternoon light creating beauty in design and form

Egyptian Oasis with Giza Pyramids in distance
A view from an Egyptian oasis toward the distinctive outline of one of the pyramids at Giza in the background. An Egyptian man brings his camel to the water to drink. A very fine composition and scene

Interior in an Eastern Turkish house from Mardin, Turkey. Showing a very distinctive regional costume. Mardin is located on a rocky mountain overlooking the plains of northern Syria

Revolutionary Art
An outdoor studio of the Political Department of Artists : the revolution will evolve its own distinctive art styles to meet the requirements of propaganda

America. The Chinese in San Francisco. Fishing boats by moon
Chinese boats fishing off the Bay of San Francisco, with their distinctive curved shaped sails

London Snowed Upon
Snow falls upon a London street : a bobby wears a distinctive winter cape, making sure that vehicles obey the instruction to Drive Slowly

The Civil war in America: the 5th regiment of New York Zouav
The Pictuesque New York zouave regiments dressed in distinctive baggy trousers worn by freedom fighters in Hungary. Here they are shown passing through Broadway on their way to embark for the wars

Zulu war. In Memorium - the Late Prince Imperial. In Zululan
The Prince mounted, with the distinctive rocky African landscape in the background

Fashion for dancing, 1927
Fringes of silver beads emphasise the tiered skirt and bolero of this distinctive evening frock design for 1927

Luxor Temple Columns
The distinctive shape of the columns of the Temple at Luxor. This view shows evidence of the later re-use of the site in the apse of a Christian Church at the rear

Railway of the future
The railway of the future, travelling 300 miles an hour. Mr E. W Chalmers Kearneys working model of his high speed railway, where, he claimed, 300 mph could be obtained in safety

Street Trade / Lettuce
A young man sells lettuce and other green salad ingredients on the street. He is using a distinctive large-framed backpack wicker basket

Chiffchaff (Morris)
(Phylloscopus rufus, or collybita) The earliest migrant to arrive in England : its name is derived from its distinctive song

KAZAN - 1
The market-place with its distinctive tower

Songes De Pantagruel
Pope Julius II

French Zouaves
French zouaves of the Armee d Afrique in their distinctive uniform

French Merveilleuse
A Parisienne adopts a more distinctive style, appropriate to the break with the aristocratic style encouraged by the officials of the Revolution

Cheapside 1930S
View of Cheapside, City of London, with the distinctive Mappin & Webb corner building, with its clock, on the left of the photograph

Angkor Wat Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, at night, lit for a special light show, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Racial / Japan / Girl / Bridge
A girl walks carefully across a bridge opening her parasol against the rain. She is wearing the distinctive kimono, shoes and hair of a geisha

GB SHAW / ILN 1911 / 1891
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW Irish playwright and critic in July 1891, wearing a distinctive hat

BLERIOT 1910
The distinctive pigeon tail on this, one of the last Bleriot monoplanes, is a marked advance on the box-like tail-ends he has used till now

Dutch Trading Vessels
A fine engraving of Dutch trading vessels, showing the distinctive rounded hull, and elaborate carvings both fore and aft

Motor Cycle Tanks 2
MOTOR CYCLE TANKS - 2 The fuel tank is the most distinctive feature of the machine, each manufacturer adopting his own colour and style. Here are 16 of them

Motor Cycle Tanks 1
MOTOR CYCLE TANKS - 1 The fuel tank is the most distinctive feature of the machine, each manufacturer adopting his own colour and style. Here are 16 of them

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"Exploring the World's Distinctive Treasures: From Welsh Tradition to Vietnamese Charm" Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Wales as you witness a group of three women adorned in traditional costumes, showcasing their rich heritage. Embark on a breathtaking journey to Halong Bay in Quang Nin, Vietnam, where towering limestone karsts emerge from emerald waters, leaving visitors awe-inspired by its distinctive beauty. Transport yourself back in time with the Wolseley 1937 vintage car, an iconic symbol of elegance and sophistication that takes you on a nostalgic ride through history. Discover the heart of Catholicism at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Rome. Marvel at its grandeur and be captivated by its distinctive architecture that stands as a testament to faith and devotion. Gaze upon the majestic Mount Fuji from Shoji Hotel while overlooking Lake Shoji—a picture-perfect scene that epitomizes Japan's serene landscapes and distinct charm. Step into Aldwych Tube Station—an underground marvel located in England—where history meets modernity. Its unique design leaves visitors intrigued by its distinctive features. Uncover the quaint village of Milton Abbas nestled within the English countryside. Its picturesque setting boasts distinctive charm that transports you to another era altogether. Catch sight of the iconic Mobiloil sign—a true American classic—symbolizing not only automotive excellence but also representing an era when craftsmanship was truly distinctive. Be enchanted by a woman belonging to Algeria's Berber Ouled Nails Tribe as she showcases her intricate traditional attire—a captivating display of cultural distinctiveness passed down through generations. Visit Spurgeons Homes in Birchington—an architectural gem known for providing shelter and care for children since 1869. Its historic significance adds yet another layer of distinction to this remarkable place. Witness firsthand how hairdressing becomes an art form as Fante Ladys' hair is meticulously styled in Sekondi, Gold Coast Africa—a celebration of beauty and cultural distinctiveness.